Antique Vintage Art Nouveau 14k Bi Gold Filled GF hotsell Moss Agate Pin Brooch 5.1g

We have similar Agate and Art Nouveau items, which would pair nicely with this piece, up for auction this week. To view in separate listings, please visit our store and search "Agate" or "Nouveau" under our items.

Listing description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed

Main stone: Agate

Main stone measurements/color:
-Length: 24 mm
-Width: 15.4 mm
-Color: semi-translucent mottled green, brown, and grey-cream hues

Accent stone: --

Accent stone measurements/color:--

Stone treatment: The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester.

Stone cuts: Rectangular cut

Item measurements:
-Length: 1.18"
-Width: 0.90"

Notable features:
-handmade during the Art Nouveau era
-composed of 14k yellow gold filled over base metal, with 14k rose gold filled over base metal circular accents
-a beautiful moss agate stone adorns the brooch, resting in a bezel setting
-this stone features a rectangular cut, and its setting is accented by eight circular motifs
-complete with a pin stem with a open "c" clasp for secure wear on a variety of clothing and accessories

Damage: Age appropriate wear. Two circular motifs are missing from the edges of the brooch; this does not affect wear, and these can be replaced by your local jeweler, if desired. There is minor facet wear to the moss agate, which does not affect, and the stone remains secure. There are several areas of minor wear to the gold filled over base metal, which does not affect wear. The price has been reduced to reflect this.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Art Nouveau era, 1890-1910, was also called "La Belle Epoque" in French, which translates to "A Beautiful Time.? This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the hotsell period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry.

Agates are a semi-precious variety of gemstones composed of chalcedony and quartz layers that vary highly in grain and coloration, and usually show multi-color bands. It comes in many different colors including white, red, black, yellow, brown, or pink. The hues and bands are dependent on environmental pressure and temperature, and the mineral contents of each stone. Each agate is unique because of these myriad factors, and even slabs cut from the same specimen will vary in coloration and design. The stone was discovered on the shore of the Greek river Achates in the 3rd Century BC, and has been used for carvings and jewelry since.



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